Wisdom: A Study in Proverbsنموونە

What does it say?
A person with knowledge and understanding is even-tempered and shows restraint in his use of words. Even a fool is considered wise if he stays quiet.
What does it mean?
As in previous Proverbs, today’s passage contains a caution regarding one’s speech. All knowledge isn’t meant to be shared, especially when situations cause tempers to rise. People with God-given understanding stay calm and know how to stop before saying something unnecessary. As a matter of fact, being quiet gives the appearance of wisdom, even for a foolish person.
How should I respond?
In our culture, the use of social media has almost completely removed restraint from speech. Some people feel the need to post their stream of consciousness for everyone to read, laying out every thought and aggravation throughout the day. Think back through your written and spoken communications yesterday. Were you a good listener? Or did your whole conversation focus on your own thoughts and opinions? Ask God to help you know what to say and when to say it. Take time to really listen in order to gain true understanding of what is happening in any given situation. Others are more likely to ask for your thoughts and opinions if they are spoken less often. Always be prepared to make the most of those God-given opportunities (Col. 4:5-6).
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Written primarily by Solomon, Proverbs is a collection of axioms and teachings on practical living. The book emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom and often contrasts wisdom and foolishness. Proverbs prefigures Christ as the embodiment of True Wisdom, in whose sacrificial death and glorious resurrection is life and favor from the Lord (Proverbs 8:35).
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